Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Ray
A.
Robinson
June 1, 1896

–

March 26, 1976

Born:

Los Angeles

, 

California

Ray Robinson attended the University of Southern California before enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1917. He was commissioned a second lieutenant on October 9, 1917. He retired in 1957 as a United States Marine Corps General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    July 21 – August 10, 1944
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ray A. Robinson (MCSN: 0-836), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the THIRD Marine Division during the planning and execution of the recapture of Guam in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 21 July through 10 August 1944.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    October 10, 1944 – March 26, 1945
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ray A. Robinson (MCSN: 0-836), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, FIFTH Marine Division during the preparation and combat phases of the Iwo Jima Campaign in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 10 October 1944 through 26 March 1945.